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2014 Decorators' Show House

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A contemporary design was chosen for this salon filled with natural light. Starting with a neutral backdrop and hardwood flooring the designers added modern furnishings and art. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

The Decorators’ Show House, located at 5235 N. Meridian St., is owned by William and Patricia Hirsch. The formal dining room designed by Rosalind Pope Interiors incorporates the family’s white china. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

This 1927 Meridian Street home reflects a mix of architectural styles. This arched entry is similar to Palladian windows from the Renaissance era. The home is available for public tours April 26 through May 11. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

More than two dozen designers volunteered their talents to this annual fundraiser benefiting Eskenazi Health. Susan Colvin Interior chose a neutral wallpaper for the home’s entry to highlight the architectural features. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

Details offer surprises in every room of this year’s Decorators’ Show House. These walking sticks in the home’s entry join a Karges bookcase. The Karges family company has made furniture in Evansville since the mid 1800s. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

Art and antiques are highlighted in the entry of this historic home. A black and ivory Pakistani hand-knotted wool rug and antique settee are featured against a neutral backdrop. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

A contemporary B&B Italia magenta couch from Form + Function graces the salon of this year’s decorators’ show house. A 20th century man’s shirt made of beaten bark from the Democratic Republic of Congo decorates the mantel. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

Kalleen & Co. and Studio Vriesman designed such custom-made pieces in the salon as a pair of daybeds and shelving units to display Japanese cast paper compote bowls. The room uses natural light to highlight artwork. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

A 20th century man’s shirt made of beaten bark comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The piece joins other artwork in the salon of this year’s decorators’ show house. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

Chip Kalleen, owner of Kalleen & Co. worked with Studio Vriesman to create a contemporary look in the salon of the 53rd annual St. Margaret's Guild Decorators' Show House. The home is located at 5235 N. Meridian St. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

This garden room addition was added between 1937 and 1950 to the home. The room, designed by Hanna Ltd. was inspired by the garden view and includes bright orchid pillow fabric. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

This room not only has a fun name “Mad Men Landing,” it also has a fresh look. A concrete counter top is embedded with crushed glass as an unexpected look with lots of color. The room is in the basement of this year’s decorators’ show house. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

Bar stools with sports balls are just one of many fun features in this entertainment space. A flat screen sits inside a functional cabinet with multiple drawers for storage. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

A mirror offers depth to a second floor landing that was converted into an art gallery by Silver Crow Studios. The space offers do-it-yourself ideas on mixing and matching both contemporary and traditional art. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

Silver Crow Studios brings together both contemporary and traditional art in this compact space. The area offers do-it-yourself ideas for framing and mixing and matching art styles. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

The young gent’s study was created by Chatham Home for a high school sports enthusiast. A drawing table is designed to look like a basketball court and the chair is made to look like a basketball. The wall mural was painted by Linette Bledoe. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

The designers of this gent’s study worked to create a sophisticated masculine feel. The room includes such sports-inspired furniture as orange stools with basketball-like stitching. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

Hints of Hemingway can be found in this young gent’s bedroom. Created by Thomas & Jayne Interiors the room includes original artwork by Rita Spalding titled Hemingway’s Horses and Hemingway’s Hats. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

This year’s decorators’ show house is owned by William and Patricia Hirsch. This gentleman’s sitting room is a favorite of William Hirsch who plans to use the room as his office. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

Scalamandré iconic zebra print pillows set the stage for this modern bedroom. A black and white bone inlaid chest and desk add interest and function to the space created by Kittle’s Home Furnishings. Michelle Pemberton/The Star

Built in 1927 for Vern C. Vanderbilt, who owned the bakery at L.S. Ayres and Company this Meridian Street home is on tour through May 11. Sponsored by St. Margaret's Guild, this year’s Decorators' Show House is owned by William and Patricia Hirsch. Proceeds from the tour benefit Eskenazi Health. Michelle Pemberton/The Star